Zach Weiner of the webcomic Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal has stared into the heart of Pac-Man and discovered the horror at its core. In his latest comic, he proposes a chilling backstory for the hungry video game hero, one that's a far cry from the smiling yellow creature you see on the arcade cabinet.

The first few panels of Weiner's comic are below. You can read the rest at Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal and see if you're convinced by his disturbing take on game. Oh, and don't forget to click the red button below the comic.